The Key West Conchs of Key West, Florida existed for half a season, and they arrived by rescue. On June 1, 1952, the Florida International League took over the struggling Fort Lauderdale Braves franchise, and on June 20 it moved the club to Key West, where it finished the year as the Conchs at Wickers Stadium. The name needed no explanation locally: a Conch is what Key West natives call themselves.
The Florida International League was a Class B and C circuit that ran from 1946 through 1954, stretching from Tampa and Miami all the way to Havana, Cuba, making it one of the few minor leagues ever to cross international waters. The Conchs' franchise returned to Fort Lauderdale as the Lions in 1953 and promptly won the league championship, a title that took a detour through the southernmost city in America to happen.
Key West went without professional baseball until 1969, and a later club revived the Conchs name in the 1970s. But the 1952 half-season remains the vintage original.
Retro Baseball Revival celebrates historic baseball teams with unique apparel, honoring their legacy and bringing history to one-of-a-kind clothing with our old school retro baseball tees from defunct Minor League Baseball teams. All of our high quality apparel is designed, printed, and shipped within the USA. This collection features 100% original designs based on the history and nicknames of historic minor league teams.
Our standard tees are classic, heavyweight t-shirts that are durable and thick. They are looser fitting and run true to size.
Size Guide: True to size
- Brand: Gildan | Product ID: 5000
- Made with medium fabric (5.3 oz/yd² (180 g/m²)) consisting of 100% cotton for year-round comfort that is sustainable and highly durable.
- The classic fit of this shirt ensures a comfy, relaxed wear while the crew neckline adds that neat, timeless look that can blend into any occasion, casual or semi-formal.
- The tear-away label means a scratch-free experience with no irritation or discomfort whatsoever.
- Made using 100% US cotton that is ethically grown and harvested. Gildan is also a proud member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol ensuring ethical and sustainable means of production. This blank tee is certified by Oeko-Tex for safety and quality assurance.
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
